The earthquake is real as Trump's worst nightmare unfolds

Key Points:

• Progressive candidates backed by Mamdani swept New York congressional primaries, defeating incumbents and securing open seats despite opposition from establishment Democrats like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
• These candidates advocate for policies such as Medicare for All, affordable housing, stronger unions, and ending U.S. military support for Israel’s Gaza assault, challenging the corporate Democratic and Republican status quo.
• The article traces the decline of the American middle class to deliberate neoliberal policies since the 1980s, highlighting the growing wealth gap and the influence of billionaires on politics, particularly after the Citizens United Supreme Court decision.
• The current political landscape shows a divide: the Democratic base pushing for a return to New Deal-era economic security, while the Republican Party increasingly aligns with neofascist agendas and Trump’s authoritarian tactics.
• Recent primary results and public sentiment indicate widespread frustration with economic inequality and oligarchy, signaling a potential shift toward progressive policies despite attacks branding them as “socialist.”